Khalsa College for Women Civil Lines, Ludhiana

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1 Khalsa College for Women Civil Lines, Ludhiana Annual Quality Assurance Report Submitted to National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bangalore, India KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

2 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC (Academic Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017) Part A AQAR for the year Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 1.2 Address Line 1 CIVIL LINES Address Line 2 -- City/Town LUDHIANA State PUNJAB Pin Code Institution address kcwldh@outlook.com Contact Nos Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill Tel. No. with STD Code: Mobile: KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

3 Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Mrs. Sarvjit Mobile: IQAC address: 1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) PBCOGN11977 OR 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC/34/A&A/113 dated Website address: Web-link of the AQAR: 1.6 Accreditation Details Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period 1 1 st Cycle A (Score) years 2 2 nd Cycle A years 3 3 rd Cycle th Cycle Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 27/08/ Details of the previous year s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR submitted to NAAC on ) N.A. (NAAC inspection for Second Cycle of Accreditation took place on September 18-19, 2017) KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

4 1.9 Institutional Status University State Central Deemed Private Affiliated College Yes No Constituent College Yes No Autonomous College of UGC Yes No Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No (eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Type of Institution Co-education Men Women Urban Rural Tribal Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing Arts Science Commerce Law - PEI (Phys Edu) - TEI (Edu) Engineering - Health Science Management - Others (Specify) Biotechnology, Computer Science and Applications, Business Administration, Information Technology, Fashion Designing, Functional English, Office Management, Call Centre Training, Bank Management, Travel and Tourism, Animation and Graphics Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Panjab University, Chandigarh 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

5 Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University No University with Potential for Excellence NA UGC-CPE -- DST Star Scheme -- UGC-CE -- UGC-Special Assistance Programme -- DST-FIST -- UGC-Innovative PG programmes -- Any other (Specify) UGC Vocational Courses UGC-COP Programmes Yes 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.1 No. of Teacher 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 2.3 No. of students 2.4 No. of Management representatives 2.5 No. of Alumni No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives No. of Employers/ Industrialists No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 10 Faculty 03 Non-Teaching Staff Students 03 Alumni 03 Others 01 KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

6 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No If yes, mention the amount NA 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total Nos. 11 International -- National 01 State -- Institution Level 10 (ii) Themes Three Days Workshop on Social Audit of MGNREGA Works by Department of Rural Development, Punjab Government. Skill Development Summer Workshops under the Project Sashakt of Triadic Development Programme of the college were organized by Departments of Commerce, Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Home Science and Music (Vocal). National Workshop on Research Methodology from to Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC Preparation of Academic Calendar of the college. Outline standard quality benchmarks for enhancement of academic quality. Facilitate the upgradation of teaching and research proficiency of the faculty. Co-ordinate the organization of various academic, sports and other extra curricular activities for all round development of the students. Initiate community oriented services and programmes as part of Instituition Social Responsibility. Organization of summer workshops to enhance the skill set of the students and hence improve their employability quotient Materialize memoranda of understanding between the college and the industry to boost college-industry interaction. Collection and analysis of feedback from the various stakeholders on quality related processes. Documentation of various college activities for quality enhancement. Preparation of AQARs and SSR as per the guidelines and parameters set by NAAC Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcomes achieved by the end of the year * KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

7 Plan of Action To enhance ICT based facilities for effective teaching and learning Upgradation of Labs Renovation of Departments and Hostels To augment sports facilities inorder to encourage increased participation To facilitate up-gradation of knowledge and research skills of the faculty To enhance the skill set of the students To upgrade the skills and enhance the competencies of the non teaching staff To apply for research grants to the UGC Achievements The ICT based facilities were further enhanced with addition of four new smart classrooms. Various labs were upgraded with purchase of new equipment. Three computers with latest configuration and state of art technology were acquired by the Department of Computer Science. Two LCD projectors were installed in the computer labs. Renovation work was carried out in the hostels and some of the departments of the college. With an aim to encourage the students to participate in Sports, following initiatives were undertaken: The Annual Budget allocation of the Department of Physical Education was raised. Budget allocation for providing free nutritious diet to the Sports students was further enhanced. Free boarding and lodging facility for the Sports students in the college hostels was further extended to 55 girls. Thirteen college players, recommended by the college, were honoured with a cash prize of Rs. 3, 07,950/- by PUSC, Chandigarh. With improved facilities, the number of teams to represent the college in various Inter-College competitions was extended to 22 different sports. An Orientation Programme for the new faculty was organized. A National Level Faculty Development Programme on Techniques of Writing research Paper: Application of Statistical Tecniques was organized. A Network Resource Centre with 19 computers and internet facility was established to provide computing and browsing facilities. N-List facility with access to e-journals and e-books was provided in the Centre. The number of research publications as well as participation of the college faculty in seminars and conferences increased considerably as compared to the previous years. Skill development summer workshops were organized under the Project Sashakt by the Departments of Fine Arts, Home Science, English, Music (Vocal), Computer Science and Commerce. Workshops on English Speaking and Typing were organized for the non-teaching staff with an objective to improve their work proficiency. Two minor research projects worth Rs. 1, 65, 000/- and Rs. 2, 05, 000/- were sanctioned by the UGC to Dr Priyaka Khanna and Mrs Paramjeet Kaur of Department of Commerce KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

8 Increase community service participation amongst the students Promote awareness environmental Under the Triadic Development Programme, which was initiated for the holistic development of the students through being Enlightened, Empowered and Empathic, KCW Synapse, the college community club organized various activities with an objective of giving back to the society and sensitizing the students towards their social responsibility. Various community services were also undertaken by th college NSS, NCC, Red Cross clubs and various departments. Under the Green Initiative Programme, of the college, the Eco Club, Traffic Club, Gardening Club and the Botanical Society organized various activities to create awareness about the need to protect the environment and promote love for the surrounding biodiversity. Effective measures were undertaken for waste segregation, waste management, water harvesting and E-waste collection. The Feedback System was streamlined and a Students Feedback Analysis Report was prepared. The Self Study Report of the college was successfully compiled and the process associated with applying to NAAC for Second Cycle of Accreditation was also completed. To streamline the Feedback System To apply to NAAC for Assessment and Accreditation * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure I 2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No Management Syndicate Any other body Provide the details of the action taken The AQAR report was discussed with the Managing Committee of the College. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

9 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Programme Number of existing Programmes Criterion I Curricular Aspects Number of Programmes added during the year Number of self-financing Programmes Number of value added / Career Oriented Programmes PhD PG UG PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total Interdisciplinary The undergraduate courses in B Com, BBA, BCA and Bio-Technology are essentially interdisciplinary involving contributions across academic departments. Innovative (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options--- (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of Programmes Semester 17 Trimester - Annual Core and Elective Options 16 (Add on Courses i.e. Certificate, Diploma & Advance Diploma Courses) 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects) Mode of feedback Online -- Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI) NA 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi? If yes, mention their salient aspects. The College being affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh follows the syllabus prescribed by the University. The University updates the syllabi for various subjects regularly and incorporates the latest concepts. 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give detail s. No KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

10 Criterion II Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Associate Professors Others Professors Professors No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total R V R V R V R V R V No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/ Presented papers Resource Persons Innovative processes adopted by the Institution in Teaching and Learning: Use of interactive boards in smart class rooms for multimedia based presentations. Emphasis is laid on Active learning and Co-operative learning to increase student retention and promote greater student-faculty and student-student interaction. Role plays are enacted to enhance the learning experiences of the students. Scenario Analysis and Case studies are undertaken to inculcate and enhance analytical and critical thinking abilities in the students. Group discussions are conducted to encourage greater involvement and interaction among the students. Project based learning approach is adopted to enable the students to actively explore realworld problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge. Industrial and field visits are organized to sensitize the students to the practical challenges that organizations face in the business world. These visits also provide greater clarity about various management concepts to the students as they can practically see how these concepts are put into action. 2.7 Total Experiential No. of actual learning teaching days is encouraged during this academic to bolster year: the 207 learning process and improve understanding and retention among the students. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

11 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) The Panjab University, to which the College is affiliated, has implemented a number of examination/evaluation reforms. The College conforms by these reforms which include setting up of Examination Grievance monitoring System; Online submission of student registration, examination and re evaluation forms; Continuous Evaluation System of examination; Facility to see and procure photocopies of evaluated answer sheets; OMR based Exam forms and answer sheets with Bar Coding for faster processing; E-Admit cards; Computerization of result related process, etc. The faculty identifies the learning outcomes of every subject and accordingly plans their lessons as well as the evaluation. The students are examined at different stages of the learning process to gauge their progress. The internal assessment is based on both summative and formative assessments of the students. Innovative assessment techniques as open tests, Short type and Multiple Choice questions, assignments, project work, Scenario Analysis, etc are adopted for 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum Restructuring/ revision/ syllabus development as member of Board of Study/ Faculty/ Curriculum Development workshop Average percentage of attendance of students 75 % 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Title of programme Total students appeared Result Declared Distinction % Division I % II % III % Pass % B. Com Biotech B. Sc BCA BBA BA PGDFD Result Awaited PGDCA M. Sc. (Maths) KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

12 M. A. (Eng.) M. A (F/Arts) M. A. (History) M. A. (Pol. Sci) M. A. (Punjabi) M. Sc. ( IT ) M. Com How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: IQAC motivates the staff members to participate in faculty development programmes from time to time so as to stay updated with recent developments in the pedagogy and innovative teaching practices. Academic calendar is designed in the beginning of the session and its compliance is assured by issuing directions to the teachers to prepare their lesson plans accordingly. The examination policy, Examination pattern for the house exams is declared at the very beginning of the academic session. Academic results are analysed by identifying areas of improvement and setting up new goals for the session. Remedial measures are taken up and suitable teaching methodologies are adopted to cater to the needs of the slow learners as well as the advanced learners. Participative learning is encouraged through class assignments and projects. Training workshops/seminars/expert lectures are organized for students and teachers. Library resources are regularly upgraded Emphasis is laid on practical and applied approach through field trips. Assignments are given to keep the students updated on recent developments in the discipline Projects are assigned to encourage group based research activities. Formal and informal feedback is taken from the students regarding the teaching learning environment, and ompetency of the faculty members. The feedback received is discussed in departmental meetings and the relevant suggestions are implemented. Students are encouraged to visit library to corroborate class notes with reference books. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

13 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher courses 01 UGC Faculty Improvement Programme --- HRD Programmes --- Orientation Programmes --- Faculty exchange Programme --- Staff training conducted by the University --- Staff training conducted by other Institutions --- Summer / Winter schools/ Workshops, etc. 15 Others 2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Permanent Employees Number of Vacant Positions Number of permanent positions filled during the Year --- Number of positions filled temporarily Administrative Staff Technical Staff Others Total KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

14 Criterion III Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the Institution Setting up of a Research Committee which makes consistent efforts to inculcate scientific temperament among students and staff. Establishment of a Network Resource Centre with computing and internet facility. N-List facility for access to e-journals and e-books was made available in the Network Resource Centre and all the departments of the college. Computer and Internet facilities have been provided in the departments. Subscription to relevant journals especially for Post Graduate Courses The research achievements of the students and faculty members are felicitated at the Annual Prize Distribution function. Faculty members are encouraged to attend seminars / conferences and write research papers. They are also motivated to make research proposals for undertaking research projects and apply to the various funding agencies for sponsorship. Experts from the industry and academia are invited on regular basis to keep the faculty and the students updated on the latest developments. 3.2 Details regarding major projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Details regarding minor projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - Rs. (2,05,000+ 1,65,000) Details on research publications International National Others Peer Review Journals Non-Peer Review Journals e-journals Conference proceedings Details on Impact factor of publications: Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

15 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Duration Year Name of the funding Agency Total grant Sanctioned Received Major projects Minor Projects 2 years UGC Rs. 3,70,000 Yet to be received Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(specify) Total No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 14 Chapters in Edited Books 02 ii) Without ISBN No No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP - CAS - DST-FIST DPE - DBT Scheme/funds For Colleges Autonomy - CPE - DBT Star Scheme - INSPIRE - CE - Any Other (specify) Revenue generated through consultancy Rs 47,000/ No. of conferences organized by the Institution -- Level International National State University College Number Sponsoring agencies No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 01 KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

16 3.13 No. of collaborations International - National - Any other No. of linkages created during this year Total budget for research for current year in lakhs: From Funding agency Total UGC from Management of University/College - Rs. 3, 70, No. of patents received this year Type of Patent National International Commercialised Number Applied - Granted - Applied - Granted - Applied - Granted No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year Total International National State University Dist College No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF - SRF - Project Fellows - Any other No. of students participated in NSS events: University level 112 State level NIL National level 30 International level No. of students participated in NCC events: University level National level - State level International level - KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

17 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level - State level - National level 01 International level No. of Awards won in NCC: University level National level 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University forum - State level - 01 International level - - College forum 03 NCC NSS Any other Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility In keeping with its motto Sarbat Da Bhala the College aims at the all round growth and development of the students of the College. The College believes that overall development of an institution is incomplete without engaging the students in activities which address human needs, strengthen community ties and define their lives ethically. The institution contributes to a great extent towards selfless community service through various initiatives. Inculcating ethical and moral values among the students goes hand in hand with disseminating academic knowledge in the college. Various clubs and societies like NSS, NCC, Red Cross Society, Youth Club etc. have been abuzz with activity. (Annexure V attached). KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

18 Criterion IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Existing Newly Source of Fund Total created Campus area 14 Acres Nil -do- 14 Acres Class rooms 54 Nil -do- 54 Laboratories 29 Nil -do- 29 Seminar Halls 02 Nil -do- 02 No. of important equipments purchased ( 1.0 lakh) during the current year Computers, 1 printer and 6 LCD projectors with screen Managing Committee Value of the equipment ,17,283 College fund purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others (Auditorium and Tennis Courts) Auditorium sq. ft. Nil Nil sq ft. Tennis Courts 2855 sq. yards Nil Nil 2855 Sq. yards 4.2 Computerization of administration and library A GUI based customized software has been installed in the College administrative and accounts office. All the major administrative and accounts tasks like students registration, continuation, online filing of examination forms, internal and external assessment, staff payroll, online transactions of TDS & PF, ESI etc are automated. The College library is computerized using the Software for University Libraries (SOUL) which is state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre of UGC. The latest version of SOUL 2.0 has been installed to automate the major housekeeping operations of the library like cataloguing, circulation, barcoding etc. Computer Systems have also been placed in the library to provide browsing and computing facility to the staff and students. N-List facility is available in the college library which anables access to a large number of e-journals and e-books. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

19 4.3 Library services: Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 15,607 12,99, ,454 15,970 13,53,001 Reference Books 90 17, , ,305 Journals 229 6,32, ,38, ,71,492 e-books N-List facility is available in the college library which enables access to e-journals Digital Database 60,000+ e-journals and 31, 35, 000 e-books. Access to the databases like MathSciNet is also available through the N-List facility. CD & Video Others (specify) 42,506 3,36, ,53,203 42,798 4,89,927 Photostat 01 81, ,120 Computers 05 1,47, ,47, Technology up gradation (overall) Total Computers Computer Labs Internet Browsing Centres Computer Centres Office Departments Oth ers Existing Added 04 - The campus was wifi enabled Total Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-governance etc.) Computers with internet facility were provided in all the departments. The college campus was wi-fi enabled. The staff and students have acces to latest softwares and hardware installed in the seven computer labs of the college. N-List facility for access to online research publications and books was made available in all the departments, College library and Network Resource Centre. The faculty was trained on using the N-List facility for searching, browsing and downloading research papers. The Department of Computer Science organized a three weeks skill development programme on Website Design and Development for the students. A short term Certificate course on Graphics Design and Development was also organized by the Department of Computer Science to impart advanced computer skills to the students. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

20 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs: i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others (Furniture) Total 5, 44,300/- 4, 83,783/- 2, 96,810/- 9, 92,390/- 23, 17,283/- KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

21 Criterion V Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services The college offers a gamut of Student Support Services for the students. The IQAC makes earnest efforts to spread awareness about these services. The availability of these services is publicized through the college prospectus, college website and notifications on the various college notice boards. The tutors also inform the students about the availability of the various support services for the welfare of the students. They are also encouraged to avail these services. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression The college makes concerted efforts for optimal progression of the students. It facilitates the vertical movement of the students from one level of education to the next higher level by offering Post Graduate courses in various subjects. The college Placement and Guidance Cell plays an avid role in helping the students attain gainful employment. The college offers an array of Vocational subjects alongwith Carrer Oriented Programmes in the form of Add-On courses that have utility for job, self employment and empowerment of students. The KCW Career Coaching Cell of the college helps the students in preparing for various competitive exams. Various skill development workshops are organized under the Skill Development Programme of the college to enhance the employability skills of the students. The college makes efforts to keep track of the progression of the students. At the annual convocation of the college, progression data is collected from the students on a Progression Data form, especially designed for the purpose. All the students who pass out from the college are members of the college Alumni Association. Alumni meets are organized from time to time and serve as a forum for keeping track of the progression of the students. Facebook page KCW Alumni is another medium through which the college connects with its alumni and keeps track of them. 5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others Total (b) No. of students outside the state 38 Last Year General SC ST BC Physically Challenged This Year Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

22 (c) No. of international students Nil Men No. % Women No. % Demand Ratio Dropout %: 0.44 The College is one of the most popular Colleges in the region. The demand ratio varies from course to course but the number of applications received for each course is quite substantial indicating the popularity of the courses among the students. 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) KCW Career Coaching Cell (KCW CCC) of the college has been established with the objective of nurturing talent and aptitude to prepare the students for the various competitive exams like Civil Services, Banking services, IELTS etc. The Cell organized expert lectures on How to crack Civil Services Exams and Enhancing the Employability Skills. Guidance on how to clear the exams is also provided by the respective departments. Further support in the form of access to books for preparing for the competitive exams is provided by the college library. No. of students beneficiaries 5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations (as per available data) 176 NET 07 SET/SLET GATE CAT \ MAT 02 IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others Details of student counselling and career guidance: The counselling cell of the College aims at assisting the students in developing various life skills to deal effectively with academic problems, motivational conflicts, family and relationship issues, abuse, along with stress management etc. It adds to the EQ-emotional quotient of the students as depicted through its motto- UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL, UNSHACKLE YOUR MIND, REINVENT YOUR SELF. The ultimate goal is providing students with information that will help them make more appropriate life decisions and plans to realise their potential to the fullest. The placement cell provides a platform to the career oriented students whereby they get an opportunity to be introduced to the competitive corporate world. The cell organises various workshops and interactive session with the industry experts to apprise the students about the latest developments and skill demands for obtaining productive employment. The cell prepares the students for appearing in campus and off campus interviews. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

23 Sr. Name of Activity Date Individuals benefited no. 1..Mental health drive (Phase I) Freedom from stress. 6 th Sept to 12 th Sept, (15 Non-Teaching & 40 Faculty members) 2. Special workshop for academic achievers of college. 3. Brochure release Empowering through Emotion Management 4. Mental health drive (Phase II)- Fostering happiness 5. Community Mental Health Drive- Managing emotions for Happy Life. 6. Women Empowerment Drive- Psychological Empowerment 21 st Jan, Students 17 th Feb th Feb, 2017 All College Students (4000 approx.) 10 th Mar, Psychology students X 5 families each in their neighborhood = 500 Families in community 30 th Mar, 2017 Various institution around the college 7. Availability of Counseling Services for all students, teaching and non teaching staff Session students No. of students benefitted from career guidance cell 600 Sr. Activity Date No. 1 Extension lecture on How To Crack Civil Services Exams 8 th Aug, Seminar on Enhancement Of Employability Skills 27 th Jan, Details of campus placement Campus Placements: Date Name of Company No. Of students Appeared No. of students Selected 16 Nov, 2016 Campus Placement drive by Q Services Jan, Campus Placement drive by Concentrix Feb, Mar, Apr, 2017 Campus Placement drive by Educational Culture 46 8 Campus Placement drive by Policy Bazaar Campus Placement drive by JEI Learning Center KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

24 Off Campus Placements: Date Name of Company No. Of students Appeared No. of students Selected 31 Jan, Pool placement drive of British Telecom at 2017 LPU Feb, Pool placement drive of Infosys at Chitkara 2017 University Feb, 2017 Pool placement drive of IBM at LPU 58 4 Seminars Organised: Date Seminar/Extension Lecture Resource Person 30 Aug, Seminar on Job Training Programme by Team 2016 Lease Services Ltd. 24 Jan, 2017 Extension Lecture on Enhancing Communication Skills and Career Opportunities Organized By Placement Cell Mr. Manish, Area Manager New Delhi Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Head Training and Placement Cell, GNIMT, Ludhiana On campus Off Campus Number of Organizations Visited Number of Students Participated Number of Students Placed Number of Students Placed Details of gender sensitization programmes Women Cell of Khalsa College for Women in collaboration with The Legal Aura organised a workshop on Women Empowerment and Legal rights on the occasion of International Women s Day, with the goal of educating the students of the College about their legal rights. Activity Date International Girl Child Day 11 Oct, 2016 YRC Counsellors attended Workshop on Gender- ills 24 Oct, 2016 Lecture on Issues related to women and their rights. 28 Dec, 2016 Lecture on Protection against domestic violence and Workshop on Martial Art 02 Jan, 2017 KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

25 5.9. Students Activities No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level 54/48 National level 09 International level 01 No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level 140 National level - International level No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports: State/ University level 43/28 National level 03 International level 02 Cultural: State/ University level 45 /2 National level - International level Scholarships and Financial Support (office) Scholarship Name Number of students Amount (Rs) Financial support from Institution ,23,398 Financial support from government 81 24,17,685 Financial support from other sources Nehru Sidhant Scholarship 10 60,000 Senior Citizen Conclave 07 21,000 Donations 161 4,70,650 No. of students who received International/National recognition 08 3,16,950 Total ,09,683 SC/BC Scholarships* SC Scholarship Fresh Students ,27,846 SC Scholarship Renewal Students ,12,855 BC Scholarship Fresh Students 35 7,51,450 SC Scholarship Renewal Students 25 5,49,560 Total ,41,711 Grand Total 955 1,56,51,394 *Amount of SC/BC Scholarship yet to be received 5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs : State/ University level 01 National level - International level - Exhibition: State/ University level 01 National level - International level No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 55 KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

26 Sr. No. Activity Date 1. College uniforms distributed among needy students Breast Feeding Week A street play Save The Earth Participated in Swachch Bharat Campaign (NCC, Youth, NSS) Workshop on life skills Lecture on Abnormality and its Diagnosis by Ms. Harpreet Kaur, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Deep Hospital, Ludhiana International Youth Day Slogan Writing Event was organized celebrating 70 years of India s Independence Visit to Aashirwaad Rehabilitation Centre Making of a Documentary by Synapse members- Disabilities - Mainstreaming a Taboo" Mental health drive (Phase I) Freedom from stress. 06 to Celebration of Legal Literacy Day Mental health drive (Phase II)- Fostering happiness Screening of the documentary for sensitizing the students and encouraging them to work with Synapse Free pollution check camp Dept. of Home Science organized two days workshop on converting hobby to business. Mrs. Shanu Sharma, Dr. Parampal Singh were the resource persons. 17 to Awareness Program on Socialization of youth with disabilities Extension Lecture on PCOS by Dr. Vidhu Invitation to special children to put up stalls on College Diwali Mela International Girl Child Day Campaign on e-waste management YRC Counsellors attended workshop on gender ills Workshop on Disaster Management held by RGNIYD, Chandigarh. 02 to Extension Lecture on Blood Donation By Dr. Seema sponsored by Red Ribbon Club, Ludhiana I Vote I Lead Fund raising week for national foundation of communal harmony 19 to Participated in a Rally themed on Organ Donation Organized by GLODS Nukkad Natak Adhoorey me bhi poora hai All Wednesdays of Nov, KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

27 29. 7 Days NSS day camp on Education, Literacy and Legal Awareness to Speech on National Youth Day Workshop on transforming Hobbies into Entrepreneurship was organized by the Dept. of Home Science. Resource Persons were Ms. Sanchita, Mrs. Usha Arora. 32. Workshop on Emotional regulation By Ms Nayanika Singh, Psychologist and Coordinator, Eurofit Research Institute, Austria, Vienna Adoption of wild animals under the animal adoption scheme Human chain towards democratic India Reaching for stars through vista of psychology by Ms Palak Jain, Clinical Psychologist, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana days Workshop on Employability Skills through Life Skill Approaches sponsored by RGNIYD, Chandigarh to Valentine s Day Celebration with the elderly people of old age home Signature drive on cleanliness 16 to Legal Awareness Drive on Human Rights A workshop on Women Empowerment And Legal Rights in collaboration with Legal Aura was organised on the occasion of International Women s Day Community Mental Health Drive- Managing emotions for Happy Life Run for Humanity Traffic club pledge activity Sensitization Program on Helping the lesser privileged by preventing wastage of food First Aid Training Programme Traffic awareness rally by members of traffic club Community Health Drive- Health through Handwashing Women Empowerment Drive- Psychological Empowerment Selfie with your Grandparents Contest Swachh Bharat Campaign Adoption of Nishkam Vidya Mandir, Ambedkar Nagar, Ludhianaactivity I- career avenues & various courses after senior secondary Anti Drug Rally Department of English organized a workshop on `Skill Development 05 to International Yoga Day We Share We Care Throughout the year KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

28 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: The Grievances Redressal Cell addressed grievances of the students, following which time table issues were resolved, additional furniture was added and electrical points were installed in the classrooms where required, quality of food served in the canteen was improved. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

29 Criterion VI Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution VISION The College visualizes a future where women empowerment is no more a goal but a reality. Assurance of justice and equity in society to women by extending academic, financial, emotional and moral support is the focal point of the vision of the institution. MISSION KCW promises its stakeholders an opportunity to advance physically, mentally and spiritually in triadic harmony concordant with the tenet of the Khalsa, surrender the self to the community, enshrined in the College motto Sarbat da Bhala, the welfare of all. Women from all sections of society enter the portals of this institution which provides them with an opportunity to flourish and to attain their full potential. The mission of the institute is to direct the mind of the young generation so as to engage in the task of nation building. Its aim is to provide the nation with an honest, hardworking and dedicated workforce. It seeks to bring about a change in society s attitude towards women by inculcating confidence in them regarding their own potential as an economically independent workforce and equal partner in social transformation. 6.2 Does the Institution have a Management Information System The College has adopted ICT for effective and efficient information management which in turn is used to enhance functional effectiveness of the College system. ICT is being effectively used by the College administrative office for record keeping and maintenance. Records pertaining to the Accounts section and general administration, including the payroll are also digitised. Digital database of the students and the College employees is maintained. All the major house keeping operations of the library are automated. All the departments have the ICT facility and the campus is wi-fi enabled. 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: Curriculum Development The College being affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh follows the curriculum proposed by the University. However, the faculty members contribute constructively towards the process of curriculum development as members of various academic bodies of the university viz. Members of Board of Studies, Added Faculty members etc. The feedback system was streamlined. Course Feedback, Alumni Feedback, Student Support Services Feedback and Student Feedback were obtained covering various aspects of the teaching learning process. A comprehensive Feedback Analysis Report was thereafter prepared with recommendations for overall enhancement of academic quality. The outcomes of the report formed the basis for academic quality enrichment. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

30 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning In pursuit of its commitment towards imparting quality education, the IQAC cell of the College framed a comprehensive quality policy aimed at quality enhancement and assurance. In pursuance of the quality policy, the College emphasised on adoption of innovative teaching methodologies by the faculty members. Recognising the potential of experiential learning for better understanding and for intellectual and personality development, interactive sessions with experts from industry and the academia along with industrial visits and field trips were organised by various departments of the College. The ICT facility was extended to cover all the departments. This provided the impetus for an augmented adoption of ICT in the teaching learning process. With the objective of implementing an all-inclusive education policy, special initiatives for catering to the diverse learning needs of the slow learners as well as the advanced learners were taken up. A number of skill development workshops were organised by various departments during the summer vacation, under the aegis of Project Sashakt of Triadic Development Programme of the College to enhance the skill set of the students to improve their employability index. Seminars on Job training programmes and Enhancing Communication Skills and Career opportunities were organised by the Placement and Guidance Cell. Workshops like Converting Hobby to Business and Converting Hobby to Entrepreneurship etc were organised to cultivate entrepreneurial skills in the students. The various quality improvement strategies adopted by the College culminated in accomplishment of excellent results by the students across all streams. As many as 75 top ten university positions were clinched by the College students in the session Examination and Evaluation The College implements all the examination and evaluation reforms initiated by Panjab University, Chandigarh, to which the College is affiliated. Comprehensive evaluation of the students is carried out based on summative and formative assessment. Transparency in the evaluation process is ensured. Grievances of the students with respect to the examination and the evaluation process are duly addressed. In a major qualitative reform, the College is gearing up towards implementing the Choice based Credit System (CBCS) from the session as per Panjab University guidelines Research and Development The Research Committee of the College played a proactive role in promotion of research temperament amongst the faculty members. Consequently, there was a substantial increase in the number of research publications as well as in the participation of the faculty in the research oriented activities viz. seminars, conferences etc as compared to the previous years. In a notable accomplishment, two minor research projects were sanctioned by the UGC. Dr Priyaka Khanna was sanctioned Rs. 1, 65, 000/- for her minor research project on Young Consumer s Ecological Behaviour in Ludhiana, while the UGC approved a sum of Rs. 2, 05, 000/- to Mrs Paramjeet Kaur for pursuing research on Management Insomnia. The N-List facility for access to over 63,000 e-journals and e-books was extended to the Network Resource Centre as well as all the Departments of the College. Apart from industrial training and industrial visits, prolific interactions with experts from industrial houses, corporate sector and from the field of academics were organized to foster scientific and research temperament amongst the students. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

31 6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation The library was further strengthened. 660 new books were procured in the main library. New additions were made to the collections in the departmental libraries. 70 new journals, magazines and newspapers were subscribed. The N-List facility was extended to provide seamless, reliable and ubiquitous access to scholarly, peer reviewed electronic resources. Access to 60,000+ e-journals and 31, 35, 000 e-books were made available through this facility. This facility included access to MathSciNet bibliographic database and e-journals of world renowned publishing houses like American Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press etc besides a large number of refereed Indian journals. The ICT facility in the College was further extended with procurement of new computers. Four new smart class rooms were created. Two additional projectors were also procured. The labs were upgraded with procurement of new equipments. The infrastructural facilities were further enhanced Human Resource Management The College focuses on strategic human resource management to ensure that the College staff contributes positively to organisational effectiveness as defined by the goals and objectives of the College. For this, following steps are undertaken: Annual requirement analysis of the staff as per the positions and expertise. Selection and recruitment of qualified staff Motivation and facilitation of staff for self-improvement and development Provision of flexibility to staff to adopt approaches directed at realization of the goals and objectives. Following the participatory management concept, the staff is encouraged to participate in the decision making process. Welfare schemes for the staff are executed. Promotion of harmonious relations among the staff and between the governing body and the staff Faculty and Staff recruitment Strategic planning is employed for recruitment of staff as per the requirements. Complete transparency is maintained in the recruitment process. Qualified and meritorious staff is appointed, following the rules and regulations prescribed by the Punjab Government and Panjab University, Chandigarh. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR

32 6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration As a mechanism of enhancing collaborations with the industry, the College has entered into a number of Memoranda of Understanding with industrial houses, academic and social organizations leading to focus on research as well as academic activities for mutual benefit. Some representative collaborations include: Bebo Technologies, Upper India Steel Ltd, Duke Pvt Ltd, Federation of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (FICO), Mindmines, IBS (ICFAI), Gurdev Hospital etc. Additionally, in order to give the students firsthand experience on working in the industrial enterprises and promote industry interaction, professionals from the industry are invited for expert lectures on regular basis. Regular industrial visits are also organized. Some of the visits organized during this session included visits to Zapbuild, Pingaksho Technogies, GTech Softwares Ltd, Ralson India Ltd, Sportking India Ltd, Oster Group of Companies, Kingfisher Industries, Hero Cycles Ltd, Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), etc besides a number of other field visits Admission of Students The College caters to the higher education needs of the women of the region. The admissions are carried out as per the schedule and guidelines of Panjab University, Chandigarh. The admission process is widely publicized through the print media, College website, College prospectus etc. Complete transparency is maintained in the admission process. In courses with limited seats, merit lists are prepared as per the guidelines issued by the university. Merit lists and the criteria followed are widely displayed. Admission grievances, if any, are resolved by the Grievances Redressal Committee of the College. Every effort is made to make the admission process student friendly. A special Help desk plays a proactive role by providing admission related counselling services while assisting the students in the admission process. KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN AQAR